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PROBLEM

CAUSE

ACTION REQUIRED

Spray Gun hums but

does not operate

Piston sticking (4)

Remove the large knob at the top of the unit. Pull Nozzle

and Piston Assembly down and back to release from main

gun assembly. Unscrew and remove Nozzle. Remove

Valve Assembly. Insert the metal punch, supplied in the

spares pack, into the front of the cylinder housing and

gently tap the punch to eject the seized piston. Clean and

lubricate piston and cylinder. Re-assemble carefully in

reverse order. Remember to replace the compression

spring onto the piston before fitting the piston. Ensure you

have not dropped any parts into main Spray Gun

assembly.

No suction feed

Liquid too thick
No Valve Assembly

(7)
Paint Suction Tube

and Filter Assembly

(5)

Thin liquid as recommended or contact paint manufacturer
Remove Nozzle, and insert Valve Assembly and refit

Nozzle
Clean filter

Spray Gun motor

operates, but nothing

comes out

Nozzle blocked part

(1/2)
Nozzle Valve

Assembly blocked

(7)

Clean thoroughly with thinners or if water based paint,

clean with water.
Clean thoroughly with thinners.

Spray Gun motor

operates but spluttering

Paint Container

almost empty

Spray Gun held at

wrong angle

Liquid too thick

Incorrectly set

regulation control

Incorrect Nozzle

fitted

Worn Nozzle (1/2)
Worn Valve

Assembly (7)

Refill Paint Container

Hold at correct angle
Thin liquid as recommended
Adjust regulator at back of Spray Gun

Replace Nozzle with other size

Replace Nozzle

Replace Valve Assembly

Paint dripping from

Nozzle

Nozzle loose

Spray Gun held

at more than 45˚

Tighten Nozzle

Keep Spray Gun upright

Excessive overspray

Pressure too high

Holding Spray Gun

too far from surface

Turn output knob clockwise to reduce pressure.

Hold Spray Gun about 25-30cm (10”-12”) from work

Runs and sags in paint Arm movement too

slow
Spray Gun too close

to work surface

Applying too much

paint in one go

See section on spraying. (See page 6 and 7).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Содержание ASG55

Страница 1: ...Please read all these instructions before operating this product and retain them for future reference Earlex Ltd will accept no responsibility for the use of this product if used for any other purposes than those detailed herein MODEL ASG55 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Страница 2: ... having a flash point below 21 C Always beware of any hazards presented by the material being sprayed and consult the markings on the container or the information supplied by the manufacturer of the material to be sprayed including requirements for the use of personal protective equipment Do not spray any material where the hazard is not known The spray gun must not be cleaned with flammable liqui...

Страница 3: ...4 Piston Assembly SG237 5 Suction Tube and Filter Assembly SG240 6 1 0 Litre Paint Container SG242 7 Valve Assembly Pack of 3 SG310 8 Viscosity Cup SG243 9 Lubricating Oil SG244 6 8 3 7 Circled numbers need to be cleaned after every use 1 2 4 5 3 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 9 ...

Страница 4: ...n doubt always test a small inconspicuous area first Always read the paint manufacturer s instructions first Neither our guarantee nor the above statement affect your statutory rights IMPORTANT Selecting the paint Many paints and other materials can be sprayed but some cannot Always check the manufacturer s recommendations before using products with your Spray Gun THE SPRAY GUN MUST NOT BE USED FO...

Страница 5: ... tights or stockings This will ensure that no large particles enter the Paint Container so preventing blockages and providing you with trouble free spraying Ensure that a facemask gloves and goggles are worn at all times when spraying This Spray Gun can be used with paints having a viscosity ranging from 15 to 30 seconds Dip the Viscosity Cup into the material and fill up Time how long it takes fo...

Страница 6: ...oor spray pattern will concentrate the paint in the centre of the spray and give a blotchy finish A good spray pattern is achieved when there is an even amount of material in a fine spray throughout the pattern Turning the output control knob clockwise reduces the flow of material whilst turning it anti clockwise increases the flow To adjust the pattern undertake the following 1 Turn the output co...

Страница 7: ... works best for oil based materials stains sealers lacquers water proofers and enamels for small application areas 2 1 0mm This nozzle is suitable for spraying woodcare treatments If when spraying you find that the spray pattern is small and splattery and adjusting the output control knob does not solve the problem try a different nozzle size before further thinning the material 7 Fig 5 After ever...

Страница 8: ...knob slightly push the nozzle towards the switch and pull down and forward to release the piston cylinder assembly from the main Spray Gun assembly Remove the piston assembly and spring unscrew the spray nozzle to release the Valve Assembly pull out Suction Tube and unclip filter Take care not to allow the piston assembly and spring to fall out ...

Страница 9: ...n the abrasiveness of the paints being sprayed You would normally expect to replace an atomiser valve after spraying between 25 45 litres of emulsion A worn valve will cause a poor spray pattern and will require replacing Replacement valves are available from the Earlex Service Department see page 11 for contact details You will need to check the spray nozzles Piston and Spring from time to time t...

Страница 10: ...ter Spray Gun motor operates but nothing comes out Nozzle blocked part 1 2 Nozzle Valve Assembly blocked 7 Clean thoroughly with thinners or if water based paint clean with water Clean thoroughly with thinners Spray Gun motor operates but spluttering Paint Container almost empty Spray Gun held at wrong angle Liquid too thick Incorrectly set regulation control Incorrect Nozzle fitted Worn Nozzle 1 ...

Страница 11: ...Declaration of Conformity We declare that the units ASG55 conform to 2006 95 EC EN50144 1 EN50144 2 7 2004 108 EC EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 1 EN55014 2 Tim Hopper Technical Director GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months against faulty manufacture and materials It is not guaranteed for industrial or hire purposes The guarantee does not affect your statutory rights For...

Страница 12: ...NOTES ...

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